Bar Stock ItemsCertification status: Requires Certification
Description: (Juices, Mixers, Bitters, Vermouth etc.)
BeerCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note: Due to increasing complexity within the beer industry, STAR-K and other leading agencies have decided to stop expanding the list of uncertified beers and answering questions on specific uncertified (unflavored) beers. Certified beers are always preferable. Consumers are directed to review the general guidance page at star-k.org to determine on their own if their unflavored beer can be approved. Updates to our kosher policy regarding the status of uncertified beers will be provided as new information becomes available.
Excluding : Flavored beer (requires certification) OR
when brewed in a brewery that makes beer with non-kosher seafood or meat.
Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and all American Whiskeys - UnflavoredCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Canadian WhiskyCertification status: Requires Approval
Description: May contain wine
Cognac, Grappa and OuzoCertification status: Requires Certification
Description: All Cognac is made from wine and grappa
Gin - UnflavoredCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : When made from grapes, whey, lactose or other dairy ingredients.
Irish WhiskeyCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Japanese Whisky Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note: IMPORTANT: Only single malt, 100% Japanese whisky is approved.
Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
MeadCertification status: Requires Certification
MezcalCertification status: Requires Certification
Description: Blanco, Silver, White
Rum - Unflavored, including DarkCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
RyeCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston Rock & Sazerac, or when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
ScotchCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Not acceptable without certification when labeled with the words: Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual-Cask Finish, Double-Matured, or any other indication of wine cask aging.
Tequila - 100 Percent AgaveCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note: Acceptable without certification when 100% Agave and CRT APPROVED. Anejo, Reposado, and Cristalino preferable with reliable certification.
Description: Anejo, Blanco, Cristalino, Gold, Reposado
Excluding : Flavored Tequila, Mixto (not 100% Agave), or when labeled with the words: Burdeos, Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured.
Vodka - UnflavoredCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : CIROC and others made from grapes and those listing Whey or Wine Alcohol
Thank you to Wine on the 9 of Lakewood, NJ (732-942-6500) and R' Mordechia Bendon for their contribution of invaluable information for the liquor list.
